VP/General Manager, US
Location: US, NY, New York
Department: GM
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Director
Industry: Internet

Company profile:
Depop is an exciting new mobile marketplace where you can sell things by simply taking a picture, as well as follow your friends and buy unique things.Depop has already been received with great enthusiasm in our test regions and it is now beginning to expand into the global market, following funding from highly prestigious venture capitalists.This is an extremely exciting time to join a young, fast growing and very promising company based in the Shoreditch area, backed by some of the most prestigious VC’s in the technology market.

Job description:
About DepopDepop is an exciting new mobile marketplace where you can sell things by simply taking a picture, as well as follow your friends and buy unique things.Depop has already been received with great enthusiasm in our test regions and it is now beginning to expand into the global market, following funding from highly prestigious venture capitalists.This is an extremely exciting opportunity to join a young, fast growing and very promising company based in the Shoreditch area, backed by some of the most prestigious VC’s in the technology market.We’re looking for an experienced leader to continue the momentum in our growth path and help us multiply the number of people downloading and using our much loved app. We are seeking an ambitious, bright, forward thinking, entrepreneurial and high-spirited individual to grow Depop into the US market as our VP/General Manager US working from our New York City office.About the RoleLead and build an efficient, enterprising team and establish a strong presence in the USBe the primary advocate and expert of Depop USServe as a business owner for the US, be fully responsible for the expansion and evolutionUnderstand the global Depop strategy and execute it successfully in the US marketAct as company spokesperson in interviews with key media, liaise with our PR organisation and external agenciesDesign strategic plans to drive resultsPilot new actions and execute projects as defined by and with the CEOProactively identify new business development opportunities within the market (sponsorships, partnerships, and co-marketing promotions)Work with core functions internationally such as Community, Marketing, Customer Service, Product, PR, User Experience Design and Development to ensure strategy works well with in the regionMentor and lead your team with passion and flair

Requirements:
About You:Be a natural born leader with a passion for people, be able to drive the team to get the very best out of them. Hire, motivate, empower and retain the best talent availableProven experience growing a mobile consumer productProved success in a startup environmentHave a background in Marketing/Business Development or Management Consulting and have an intimate understanding of the US ecommerce regionBachelor degree essentialBe innately data-driven yet empathetic to our users and market to our audience in unique waysHave the ability to make tough business and organization decisionsStrong focus on delivery against goalsHave a demonstrated ability to think both “big picture” and tacticallySelf motivated, thrives in challenging and dynamic environment whilst promoting teamworkAble to work at both strategic and tactical levels…not afraid to “get your hands dirty”Outstanding communication and presentation skills; able to articulate a vision, strategy or idea clearlyAn undeniably positive attitude, extreme dedication, professional appearance and ability to act as a role model to Depop and its valuesHave a passion for Depop and growing something big!It’s a great time to join, be impactful and have a voice on our next stage of growing the company.

Benefits:
Benefits:Generous salary and optionsGreat offices in Manhattan with travel to London’s Shoreditch districtApple equipmentWorking with a well-funded, amazing and very friendly teamIf this sounds like the role for you, please apply / email  #EMAIL_5bcb798bafeb463a8569b822ca3d60a207c5efa2c31e80cf0139936a02fd54c7# or call +1 (44) 7880 735451 with any questions that you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!